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2025 Carlton Dry 3.5% Port Macquarie Cup Carnival 10th & 11th of October

This year's Cup will be run on Friday 10th October. The meeting will host 8 races with $500,000 in prizemoney including the feature race the $200,000 Carlton Dry 3.5% Port Macquarie Cup over 2000 metres. The Port Macquarie Cup is a Big Dance eligibility race with the winner granted an automatic entry into the $3 Million Big Dance held at Randwick on the first Tuesday in November. Port Macquarie Cup Day is one of the Mid-North Coast's premier events and is the perfect opportunity to dress up and enjoy Port Macquarie's social event of the year.  We back up the following day with another 6-race program of country racing.

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The Kitchen - Sample Menu Raceday Platters (Pre-Order Only) The Food Truck - Sample Menu
<b>WIN Network Port Macquarie Cup Prelude Sunday 28th September 2025</b>

WIN Network Port Macquarie Cup Prelude Sunday 28th September 2025

The Countdown to the Port Macquarie Cup is on with the WIN Network Cup Prelude a key lead-up race to the big one.
Join us for a great day of racing and entertainment at Port Macquarie Race Club.
Char Bar Catering will be serving up some amazing food and we will have TAB facilities and Bookmakers available to ensure an enjoyable day for all patrons.
Reserved Seating in our air-conditioned Ivan Livermore Stand is still available from $5 per person for Members ($10 for Non-Members) please call the office on (02) 6581 1964 or email us at [email protected] to reserve your seat.

<div><b>Carlton Dry 3.5% Port Macquarie Cup Friday 10th October 2025</b></div>

Carlton Dry 3.5% Port Macquarie Cup Friday 10th October 2025

Port Macquarie's biggest social event is back. The 2025 Carlton Dry 3.5 Port Macquarie Cup will be held on Friday 11th October and is the perfect opportunity to dress up and enjoy a day out.
Featuring an 8 Race TAB program, a prominent on-track screen, conveniently located bars, and mouthwatering food options courtesy of the talented "CharBar Catering", the day promises excitement and delight.
With a variety of hospitality packages available, there's an option to suit every racegoer's preferences. Whether you prefer to wine and dine in the Port Macquarie Luncheon by CharBar Catering, soak up the atmosphere in Rose Rose Race Day Retreat, enjoy the inside track laid-back vibe of the Brookvale Union Lawn Party, or mingle in General Admission with the lively crowds, there's an experience tailored just for you.
Fashion takes centre stage as attendees dress to impress, competing in the hotly contested Fashions on the Field event with multiple entry categories and substantial prizes.
Don't miss your chance to experience the 2025 Carlton Dry 3.5 Port Macquarie Cup for yourself on Friday, October 10th, 2025.
Members Gates Open - 10:30 AM.
General Public Gates open - 11:00 AM.
First Race: Approx - 1:00PM
Last Race Approx - 5:30PM
Last Drinks - 5:15PM
Tickets are available exclusively online. Secure your spot for this unforgettable event!
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<b>Port City Bowling Club Race day</b><br><div><b>Saturday 11th October 2025</b></div>

Port City Bowling Club Race day
Saturday 11th October 2025

We are back racing again the day after the big one for the Port City Bowling Club race day.
Char Bar Catering will be serving up some amazing food and we will have TAB facilities and Bookmakers available to ensure an enjoyable day for all patrons.
Reserved Seating in our air-conditioned Ivan Livermore Stand is still available from $5 per person for Members ($10 for Non-Members) please call the office on (02) 6581 1964 or email us at [email protected] to reserve your seat.

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Port Macquarie Race Club is the leading club on the New South Wales Mid North Coast . Conveniently located 2.5 km from both the Port Macquarie CBD and Airport, 5 hours north of Sydney and approx 2 hours from Newcastle (all dual carriageway).

Track Layout

The track is a sand based Kikuyu turf track 1580 metres in circumference with cambered turns and a 350m straight run to the post. 

Race distances are 1000m, 1100m, 1200m, 1500m, 1800m and 2000m. 

History

The current layout opened in 1968 (reconstructed in 2015) was based on the old Rosebery track. Symmetrical layout consisting of 2 x two furlong turns and 2 x two furlong straights.

(Furlong = 220 yards or approximately 200 metres)

Events

PMRC conducts 21 TAB race meetings annually and hosts a further 2 race meetings conducted by the Wauchope Jockey Club.  The annual Port Macquarie Cup 2000m is conducted on the Friday following the Labour Day long weekend in October and preceded by the Cup Prelude 1800m, the last Sunday in September.
Outside of the Cup the most popular racedays are New Years Day and Easter Saturday.  A feature Fillies and Mares event the $60,000 Queen of the North is held in late January each year.

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